Current California Nursing License in good standing; LVN preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Minimum of two years nursing experience required.
At least one year as a wellness nurse in assisted living or CCRC preferred.
Experience as a home health nurse is a plus.
Strong clinical, customer service, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
Supervisory experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Supervise the Medication Assistance Program to ensure compliance with RCFE regulations and accurate documentation.
Assist the Director in supervising direct care provided by Medication Technicians to maintain quality resident care.
Serve as a customer service role model for Medication Technicians.
Respond to on-site emergencies as part of the emergency response team.
Assist the Director with resident evaluations and maintain care plans for significant changes.
Coordinate and conduct health-related clinics on campus.
Act as a knowledgeable resource for residents navigating health resources.
Participate in Disaster, Safety, and other campus committees.
Assist in planning campus-wide health education for residents and staff.
Support resident and employee flu campaigns.
Benefits
Full-time, onsite position with a structured schedule from Wednesday to Friday.
Opportunity to work in a supportive community environment.
Engagement in health education and wellness initiatives.
Involvement in emergency response and safety committees.
Potential for professional development through training and in-services.
Full Job Description
This is a full time, onsite, position located in Woodland Hills, California. Working days will be Wednesday through Friday.
The Wellness Nurse supervises the medication assistance program and is responsible for evaluating the physical, medical, mental and social conditions of the residents. This position shall respond to community emergencies as needed.
Compensation: $41.15/hr.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Supervises the Medication Assistance Program to comply with RCFE regulations and ensuring that documentation and assisting with medication is accurately completed. Audits medication administration records on a regular basis.
Assists the Director and/or supervises the direct care of the residents being provided by the Medication Technicians in order to maintain quality resident care. Conducts regular in-services and training of staff on relevant topics. Maintains resident roster and special needs list to ensure it is current.
Serves as a customer service role model for Medication Technicians.
Responds to on-site emergencies with the emergency response team.
Responsible for assisting the Director in the completion of Resident evaluations and maintaining annual and significant change of condition evaluations current with appropriate care plan(s) in place.
Coordinates and conducts various health related clinics on campus.
Serves as knowledgeable resource for residents in navigating health resources.
Actively participates in Disaster, Safety and other campus committees.
Assists the Director in planning for campus wide health education for residents and staff.
Assists with resident and employee flu campaign.
Other duties as assigned by Department Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current California License in good standing with Board of Nursing required. Preferred LVN.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification required.
A minimum of two years experience as a nurse.
A minimum of one year as a wellness nurse in assisted living or a CCRC with knowledge of Title 22 RCFE Regulations preferred.
One year experience as a home health nurse a plus.
Must possess strong clinical skills, and have strong customer service, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
